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PushTalk 4-20-23

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 26:43


Today we discuss a screening of Gabby Gifford's documentary, "Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down."

Shanequa E. Moore, CEO of I'RAISE Girls and Boys International

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 19:45


BlackPush's Ali Tabibnejad speaks with Shanequa E. Moore, CEO of I'RAISE Girls and Boys International.

Public Safety Training Facility

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 25:21


Mr. Courtney English, Senior Advisor to the Atlanta Mayor, speaks with us about the controversial Public Safety Training Facility, known pejoratively as "cop city."

Melveena Clark of Shaquille Clark Foundation

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 27:27


Shaun Smith speaks with Melveena Clark of the Shaquille Clark Foundation.

Betty Maddox of Grieving Relative In Every Violent Event (G.R.I.E.V.E.)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 28:23


Shaun Smith speaks with Betty Maddox of Grieving Relative In Every Violent Event (G.R.I.E.V.E.).

Untold; A Conversation with Parents of Children Lost to Gun Violence

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 48:23


Shaun Smith speaks to parents of children lost to gun violence.

What Does the Georgia Governor Do?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 9:34


For the final episode of "WHAT DO THEY DO?," we had the honor of speaking with Governor Roy Barnes about the highest office in the State. The series aims to educate Georgians about each state-level, elected position and what it entails.

What Does the Georgia State Senate Do?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 14:21


We spoke with Attania Jean-Funny and she told us about the Georgia General Assembly and the difference it can make. The series aims to educate Georgians about what each state-level, elected position is and what it entails.

What Does the Georgia House of Representatives Do?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 10:02


Today we spoke with Representative Rhonda Taylor about the Georgia House of Representatives. The series aims to educate Georgians about what each state-level, elected position is and what it entails.

What Does the Georgia Lieutenant Governor Do?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 9:00


In the tenth episode of "WHAT DO THEY DO?," we bring you Representative Erick Allen who tells us about the importance and power of the lieutenant governor position. The series aims to educate Georgians about each state-level, elected position and what it entails.

What Does the Georgia Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire Do?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 21:49


Representative Matthew Wilson helps us demystify the cryptic Georgia "Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire," putting in plain terms the duties of an office that is important to the daily lives of all Georgians. The series aims to educate Georgians about each state-level, elected position and what it entails.

What Do Georgia District Attorneys Do?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 8:28


In this episode of "WHAT DO THEY DO?" we bring you Gwinnett County DA Patsy Austin-Gatson who explains her position to us. The series aims to educate Georgians about what each state-level, elected position is and what it entails.

What Do the Georgia Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court Do?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 11:40


In the seventh episode of "WHAT DO THEY DO?" we bring you Fallon McClure, the deputy director for policy and advocacy at Georgia ACLU. She tells us about the role of the Georgia court of appeals and Georgia supreme court. The series aims to educate Georgians about each state-level, elected position and what it entails.

What Does the Georgia State School Superintendent Do?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 6:24


In the sixth episode of "WHAT DO THEY DO?" we chat with Ms. Erika Mitchell of Atlanta Board of Education District 5 about the Georgia state school superintendent. The series aims to educate Georgians about each state-level, elected position and what it entails.

What Does the Georgia Attorney General Do?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 8:37


It's the fifth episode of "WHAT DO THEY DO?" and it's time to talk about the attorney general's office. We bring you Dr. Lazarus from Georgia State University. The series aims to educate Georgians about what each state-level, elected position is and what it entails.

What Does the Georgia Public Service Commission Do?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 20:58


In the fourth episode of "WHAT DO THEY DO?" Adrienne Rice from Sustainable Georgia Futures talks to us about the public service commission. The series aims to educate Georgians about what each state-level, elected position is and what it entails.

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What Does the Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Do?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 17:54


In the third episode of "WHAT DO THEY DO?" Fred Swann teaches us about the commissioner of agriculture. The series aims to educate Georgians about what each state-level, elected position is and what it entails.

What Does the Georgia Secretary of State Do?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 10:37


In the second episode of BlackPush's "WHAT DO THEY DO?" Shaun brings you Dr. Adrienne Jones from Morehouse College. She explains the role of Georgia's Secretary of State. This series aims to educate Georgians about what each state-level, elected position is and what it entails.

What Does the Georgia Commissioner of Labor Do?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 36:39


BlackPush is proud to bring you the first episode of "WHAT DO THEY DO?" In this episode Sandra Lee Williams and Paul Sonn join Shaun Smith and discuss the position of Georgia commissioner of labor. The series aims to educate Georgians about what each state-level, elected position is and what it entails.

Patricia Fleurinord and Florida Rising

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 23:05


Join us today as we speak with Patricia Fleurinord from Florida Rising. Consider signing the petition to free Alethia Jones at Free Alethia Jones - Florida Rising. Florida Rising: We Are the New Majority

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Deacon Butts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 25:53


Join us as we speak with Deacon Charles Butts of First Iconium Baptist Church, author of the books "For Only A Season," "Running In Plain Sight And Other Stories," "A Storm Is Passing Over" and "Unconscionable."

Close the Jail

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 33:46


Join us as we talk about Atlanta City Detention Center and the City's plan to lease it to Fulton County.

Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin and Pastor Lisa Musser

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 41:39


We team up with Pastor Lisa Musser and her podcast "Why Justice Matters" to bring you a dialogue with Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin.

Ambassador Andrew Young

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 31:14


On June 14, 2022, Shaun Smith had a conversation with Ambassador Andrew Young. With only minor editing for content, this is that conversation.

Shaun Smith's Remarks at BlackPush's Inaugural Gala

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 11:30


Shaun Smith speaks at BlackPush's Inaugural Gala.

Jonathan Chavez for Congress

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 24:18


Join us as we speak with Jonathan Chavez who is running for Congress in Georgia's 4th (Congressional) district.

Alisha Thomas Searcy for State Superintendent

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 36:18


Join us as we speak with Alisha Thomas Searcy, a candidate for GA state superintendent.

New Order National Human Rights Organization

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 31:36


Join us as we speak with Gerald Rose and the spokesperson for the New Order National Human Rights Organization.

Gun Violence and Abortion Rights

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 22:49


Join me as I have a heart-to-heart with you about gun control and abortion rights.

Kwanza Hall for GA Lieutenant Governor

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 39:57


Join us as we speak with Mr. Kwanza Hall who is a candidate for GA Lieutenant Governor.

William Boddie for GA Labor Commissioner

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 33:37


Join us as we speak with GA State Representative William Boddie who is a candidate for the GA Labor Commissioner.

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Charlie Bailey for Lieutenant Governor

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 38:52


Join us as we speak with Charlie Bailey, a democratic candidate for GA lieutenant governor.

Nicole Horn for Labor Commissioner

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 36:57


Join us as we speak with Nicole Horn, a candidate for Georgia Labor Commissioner. For more information about the candidate, visit her website at www.nicolehornforgeorgia.com.

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Recent Gun Violence Tragedies, January 6th

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 47:48


Join us as we discuss the recent gun violence tragedies and the January 6th insurrection.

Last Week in Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 15:53


Join us as we review last week at BlackPush Inc.

Chandra Farley

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 32:07


Join us today as we discuss the role of the Georgia Public Service Commission with Commissioner Chandra Farley.

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The Recent Shootings

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 9:04


Join us today as we speak about the recent shootings.

Nicole Horn

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 29:45


Join us today as we speak with Nicole Horn who is running for Georgia Labor Commissioner.

Asiah Henderson and Uriah Brown

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 21:53


Join us as we speak with Asiah Henderson and Uriah Brown. We talk about about the gift of an LLC Asiah received from her commencement speaker, the shooting in Buffalo, Roe v. Wade and President Biden's plan to forgive some student debt.

Conversation with Lisa Musser

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 40:22


Join us today as we speak with Pastor Lisa Musser about current events.

Buffalo Shooting, Roe v. Wade

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 36:03


Join us today as we talk about the Buffalo shooting and Roe v. Wade.

Dr. LaTonya Martin Rogers

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 29:35


Join us today as we speak with Dr. LaTonya Martin Rogers who is running for a seat on the Fulton County Board of Education (District 6).

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Conversation with Pastor Lisa Musser and Shaynee Holmes

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 59:04


Join us today as we speak with Pastor Lisa Musser and Shaynee Holmes about issues important to the community.

Makia Metzger for Cobb Solicitor General

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 53:02


Join us today as we speak with Makia Metzger who is running for Cobb County Solicitor General.

Vote Early Day

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 20:26


Today we talk to former Montana State Senator Bryce Bennett about Vote Early Day.

Broken Branches

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 25:45


Join us today as we speak to representatives from www.brokenbranches.biz about mental health and its importance across all aspects of life.

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Trumpet Awards and Police Arresting a Black Child over Stealing a Bag of Chips

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 28:30


Join us today as we discuss Shaun's attendance of the Trumpet Awards. We also discuss law enforcement arresting a Black child over stealing a bag of chips.

Tanya Miller for House District 62

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 38:31


Join us today as we talk to Attorney Tanya Miller who is running for Georgia State House in district 62.

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Police Shooting of Patrick Lyoya

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 24:35


Join us today as we discuss policing in America and, specifically, the shooting of Patrick Lyoya.

NYC Shooting and Mental Health

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 23:12


Join us as we talk about the NYC shooting and the importance of tending to mental health needs.

Voting Rights Rally

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 11:08


Join us today as we discuss the voting rights rally held Tuesday, March 12 at the King Center in Atlanta.

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